Dickies wanted me to make a clip that showed my kayaking, and introduced my fishing, but mostly talked about the factory and showed a kayak being built. Steve Fisher and I put this together, Steve on the story board, camera, editing, and helping me script it, and I was on

I have always wondered what happens behind the closed doors of the Jackson Kayak factory. In a way I assume that it is some kind of hybrid of magic and chemistry that gets a shiny new kayak to my door. I envisage a cross between Hogwarts and the underground lab from Breaking Bad. Today

SPARTA, TN (February 2017) – The recent MayFly hatch in Sparta TN is big news for the fly fishing community and the kayak industry. Jackson Kayak’s MayFly kayaks – the first kayak made specifically for fly fishing – are emerging from the factory and beginning to move quickly across the United States to retailers now.
“The

The Jackson Kayak story starts with the disappointing news by my then boss appointed by an investment capital firm to run Confluence, that “sorry, EJ, there isn’t a market for the Ace 2.1” (a little kayak designed for Dane when he was 44 pounds) I had to let Dane know that the beater prototype

Jackson Kayak is a business, created out of my desire to build a kayak for Dane, Emily, and myself that I was not able to build when I was with my previous employer. Those humble beginnings and reasons for what we did then, are part of our DNA. Today, we remember, everyday,

SPARTA, TN (July 2016) – Jackson Kayak has designed a patent-pending prop-driven pedal system which allows for hands-free forward and reverse propulsion for kayaks. Named the Flex Drive, it consists of a daggerboard-protected tri-prop propeller which, combined with unique articulation of the prop system, gives the Flex Drive increased performance over other drives

SPARTA, TN (July 2016) The new Tripper T tandem sit-in recreational kayak from Jackson Kayak is a versatile and stable general purpose kayak for great for 2 people or paddled solo. The Tripper T provides a comfortable, fast ride for two with easy entry, adjustable seating, loads of storage space and easy to paddle.

SPARTA, TN (July 2016) Jackson Kayak’s Nirvana is a fast, race-ready creeking boat designed to move kayakers through rapids quickly and in control. The hull shares much of the Zen’s user-friendliness while the massive amount of rocker keeps the bow dry and clear of holes and waves. Racers will be delighted to paddle such a

SPARTA, TN (July 2016) Jackson Kayak’s Tupelo LT is a lightweight, thermoformed version of the popular Tupelo recreational kayak series. This ultra-light version is comfortable, loaded with features and ideal for those looking for an all-around boat that’s light, comfortable and easy to use.
Kayakers will appreciate these Tupelo LT features:
• Lightweight at 35 lbs.(40 lbs. with